11/04/2011Central Coast stargazers are hoping for clear skies Friday, Nov. 18, for a free, public viewing of the stars with Westmont’s powerful Keck Telescope. The viewing, which begins at about 7 p.m., has been canceled the last two months due to overcast skies. The observatory opens its doors to the public every third Friday of the month in conjunction with the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit, whose members bring their own telescopes to Westmont for the public to gaze through. The viewing lasts for several hours. In case of inclement weather, please call the Telescope Viewing Hotline at (805) 565-6272 and check the Westmont website to see if the viewing has been cancelled.Westmont Volunteers begin setting up their telescopes at the Westmont observatory at dusk1 Column Content Background Color White Ali...